ABOUT US
Maple Broadband represents a collaborative effort between 20 Addison County communities, working together to bridge the digital divide.
Our mission is to enhance the economic, educational, and medical well-being of the communities we serve by providing a high-speed, reliable, affordable fiber internet network to all households and businesses; supported by prompt, skilled, helpful customer service.
OUR HISTORY AND FUTURE
From legislative vision to fiber reality—how 20 Addison County towns are building the digital infrastructure our communities need.
WHERE WE STARTED
In response to the long-standing connectivity challenges facing rural Vermont, the Vermont Legislature passed legislation enabling the creation of Communications Union Districts. Recognizing the opportunity, forward-thinking town leaders across Addison County voted to form what would become Maple Broadband in 2020.
WHERE WE ARE
We've grown to include 20 member towns and have begun building and activating our fiber network. Our first customers are now experiencing the difference that community-owned fiber makes in their daily lives, work, education, and health.
WHERE WE'RE GOING
Our vision is to ensure every household and business in our member towns has access to high-speed, future-proof fiber internet. We're systematically building out our network, prioritizing underserved areas while developing a sustainable operational model that will serve Addison County for generations.
HOW IT WORKS
Understanding community-owned internet in rural Vermont.
Learn about the municipal utility advantage, see how towns work together to build fiber networks, and discover how strategic partnerships are accelerating broadband access right here in Addison County.
HOW IT WORKS
Understanding community-owned internet in rural Vermont.
Learn about the municipal utility advantage, see how towns work together to build fiber networks, and discover how strategic partnerships is working to ensure that every household in our member towns has access to high speed broadband.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Fiber broadband service built for community, not profit.
While other internet providers answer to distant shareholders, we answer directly to you—our neighbors and community members. Here's how our local ownership model creates real advantages for Addison County residents:
01
Local Ownership
We're your neighbors making decisions for neighbors. Our Governing Board members live in the towns we serve and understand the unique needs of our Addison County community.
02
Community Accountability
As a Communications Union District, a municipal entity, we represent the interests of our community and our member towns. Our meetings are open to the public, and we welcome community input.
03
Profits Stay Local
Every dollar of revenue beyond operating costs goes directly back into expanding our network and working to lower the cost for all of us—not into corporate profits.
04
Long-Term Vision
We're building infrastructure for generations, not quarterly earnings reports. Our decisions prioritize lasting quality over short-term gains.
"Maple Broadband has emerged as a great option for rural Vermonters who have had to deal with providers that were pricey for the reliability issues.
Maple Broadband has solved this issue in a way that shows they truly care about the customer rather than just profits. I highly recommend them to anyone, especially those who have dealt with past internet frustrations."
- Calvin G., Ferrisburgh
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